Contributor : Rick Childs

Video | January 27th, 2023

Hazy Outlook for Bank M&A in 2023

Crowe Partner Rick Childs outlines the dynamics clouding the outlook for dealmaking, based on Bank Director’s 2023 Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Article | January 17th, 2023

4 Critical Success Factors for Bank M&A in 2023

Addressing these four critical issues can help prospective buyers recognize and capitalize on potential merger opportunities while still managing risk.

By: Rick Childs
Video | January 28th, 2022

Confronting M&A Headwinds & Tailwinds In 2022

Crowe Partner Rick Childs shares his perspective on the growth trends revealed in Bank Director’s 2022 Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Video | February 26th, 2021

Cloudy M&A Expectations for 2021

Crowe Partner Rick Childs reflects on the impact of Covid-19 on M&A activity and the operating environment for 2021, based on the results of the 2021 Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Video | September 24th, 2020

M&A Risk: Beyond the Numbers

Culture plays a huge role in M&A, and how banks respond to the pandemic provides acquirers with a unique view.

By: Mike Percy, Rick Childs, Al Dominick
Video | January 23rd, 2020

Bank M&A: Setting Expectations for 2020

Find out what to expect from the bank M&A environment in 2020, based on the results of the most recent Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Article | March 29th, 2019

Bank M&A in 2019: Is It a New World?

A pair of large bank deals have sparked hope that bank M&A is back, but a closer look at industrywide trends may temper that enthusiasm.

By: Rick Childs
Video | January 24th, 2019

Today’s Outlook For Bank M&A

Rick Childs of Crowe LLP shares his insights on the banking environment, based on the 2019 Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Video | January 26th, 2018

Bank M&A: Pricing Considerations for 2018

Rick Childs of Crowe Horwath shares his views on deal pricing in 2018, based on the 2018 Bank M&A Survey.

By: Rick Childs
Article | November 10th, 2017

Sellers: Be Vigilant About Stock in a Deal

Despite the continued strong performance of bank stocks, potential sellers should exercise caution.

By: Rick Childs